Slice the orange. Place fennel seeds, cardamom pods and ginger in a tea ball if you have one. Place all ingredients in a medium
saucepot. Cover and heat over low until steaming, but not simmering. Serve in heat-proof cups. Keep remaining punch covered
and reduce heat to warm. Longer steeping makes a spicier, less citrus drink. For larger batches, increase the sugar and liqueur,
but not the amount of spices, and steep a bit longer.

My husband describes this as "winter Sangria." The longer the wine steeps, the spicier (and less citrusy) the final drink
will be.

This appears in a book about German Christmas markets. Hot wine drinks are common in Germany during any fall or winter outdoor
event. There's nothing like waiting for the New Year's Eve fireworks near Brandenburgertor, and being served hot wine by a
wizened old woman. From a crock pot.

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Recipe last updated Sunday November 8, 2015